FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
March 11, 2026
COPA PROVIDES UPDATE ON FATAL OFFICER-INVOLVED SHOOTING NEAR 800 N. HOMAN
Today, the Civilian Office of Police Accountability (COPA) is providing an update regarding a fatal officer-involved shooting that occurred near 800 N. Homan. COPA investigators immediately responded to the scene and began the investigation.
On March 9, 2026, the Chicago Police Department (CPD) notified COPA of a fatal officer-involved shooting. Preliminary information indicates the incident began when CPD was alerted to a vehicle wanted in connection with an incident on the I-290 expressway earlier that day. A POD camera later captured the vehicle on North Homan Ave, and a short time later, officers in an unmarked vehicle attempted to engage the driver. The vehicle fled, striking a pedestrian in a crosswalk, and continued to flee. Officers pursued the vehicle through an alley, where it encountered a CTA bus stopped perpendicular to the alley. The vehicle attempted to exit by driving between the bus and a parked vehicle, striking the bus several times. Additional officers arrived and attempted to engage the individual, giving commands to exit the vehicle. The vehicle then reversed and, while driving toward the bus, an officer discharged a firearm. The individual in the vehicle was struck, transported to the hospital, and pronounced deceased. Two officers were also transported to the hospital in good condition. A weapon was recovered on scene.
COPA can confirm video and body-worn cameras captures the initial interaction and subsequent officer-involved shooting. Materials related to this incident will be posted to our website in accordance with the City’s Video Release Policy within 60 days of the incident unless prohibited by court order.
Anyone with information or video footage related to this incident is urged to contact our office at 312-746-3609 or by visiting ChicagoCOPA.org.
Media Contact:
Jennifer Rottner – Director of News Affairs
Ph: 312-720-8560 / Email: jennifer.rottner@chicagocopa.org